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Meseritz Family History

Meseritz Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Merritt, Moritz, Meredith, Seitz, Mertz, Mesquita, Heinritz, Meyering

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Where is the Meseritz family from?

You can see how Meseritz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meseritz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meseritz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Meseritz families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Meseritz's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Meseritz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meseritz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Meseritz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Meseritz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meseritz census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 109 immigration records available for the last name Meseritz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 468 military records available for the last name Meseritz. For the veterans among your Meseritz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meseritz lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Meseritz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Meseritz in 1968 was 85, and 92 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meseritz ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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